My Ideal Person:
A man who longs to share his life with his soul mate. He is a loving, empathetic, strong, full-bodied man possessing intellect, a creative flair, and funnybone. He laughs easily and in turn his sense of humor and personality have been his hallmark. He listens. He learns. He's open and communicative. He knows both loneliness and intense passion. He appreciates both the ironies and the goodness of life, particularly the simpler things and the richness of time well- spent. He knows this journey is not to be made alone. He may be found relaxing over dinner with good friends and family, or reading, searching places to explore/travel, playing on the beach or on the golf course, sailing or swimming or catching a hockey game or talking and laughing with me in the kitchen! He likes to snuggle and hold hands at the movies. He would love to stroke my face and massage my back and neck, and vice versa. He needs stimulating conversation to survive in a relationship. He holds dear real people, with big hearts, generous smiles, throaty laughs like his own, and abundant appetites for life and love. He means what he says, and says what he means. He has close friends and healthy relationships with his children and family.

Does it matter how many times a guy works out (is four times better than three or six times a week too much? Do I care?). And this age thing: have you ever noticed that those people who profess to look "ten years younger", really look ten years older? And what about this weight business? Do these women think if they lie about their weight the men will not notice the extra 80 pounds when they finally meet? And if one more man gives me the heebie geebies by saying "I feel good in my own skin". Oh, man! The visuals are so creepy! My perception of an ideal relationship provides a safe place for us to fall. And we are not simply looking to find someone to be with; we are looking for that one special love that we cannot be without. We can find fun and humor in most situations. We motivate each other to be better people just by being there. It's not solely how you feel about me, but how I make you feel about yourself that counts, and vice versa.